Hollywood most likely wouldn’t be the movie mecca it is today if not for filmmakers traveling west to escape Thomas Edison’s stranglehold on movie production. In 1891, Edison positioned himself at the forefront of the budding film industry after patenting an early camera known as the Kinetograph and a viewer called the Kinetoscope. Two years later, he opened the very first movie studio, Black Maria, in West Orange, New Jersey. He went on to produce nearly 1,200 films over the ensuing decades (including the first Frankenstein movie). To ensure the success of his films, Edison formed an allianc ..read more

Adduce [ə-DOOS] Part of speech: verb Origin: Latin, early 17th century Cite as evidence. Examples of adduce in a sentence "You'll have to adduce your sources before submitting the paper." "Their minds were made up well before any proof was adduced." About Adduce This word made its way into Late Middle English by way of the Latin word "adducere," a combination of the words "ad" ("toward") and "ducere" ("to lead"). Did you Know? Don't believe everything you read — unless the writer can adduce the appropriate sources. To adduce a source (or cite it as evidence) means the writer has researched and ..read more

From Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes: Donald M. Leebern, Jr. August 30, 1938 — April 27, 2024 Athens, GA Entered into rest on April 27, Donald M. Leebern Jr., age 85, born August 30, 1938. A native of Columbus, Georgia, Don Leebern graduated from Columbus High School in 1956 and attended the University of Georgia and later completed a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. The proud Georgia Bulldog was active in the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, the “G” Club and played varsity football in 1957-59. Furthermore, he was a member of the 1959 SEC championship football team and the 1960 Or ..read more

By Lillian Ballance/UGA Today The University of Georgia is bolstering its position as a leader in the advancement of electric mobility for Georgia and its citizens thanks to a $1 million gift from Kia to the UGA College of Engineering and the Georgia Network for Electric Mobility.  “The University of Georgia is thrilled to partner with Kia on our electric mobility initiative,” said UGA President Jere W. Morehead. “We are grateful for their support of UGA’s broad efforts to advance this technology, help our students become leaders in this emerging field and create new opportunities to str ..read more

Athens-Clarke County residents can start casting their votes today for the upcoming general primary. Early voting begins Monday, April 29 and ends Friday, May 17. Local ballot measures include races for county commissioners in districts 2, 6 and 8 and a democratic primary for Clarke County sheriff, coroner and tax commissioner. However, there are no republicans running against the democratic primary candidates, so this election will decide the outcome. In neighboring Oconee county, voters will decide on 10 ballot questions designed to make changes to the county’s homestead exemption. The Athe ..read more

By Joe Johnson A Superior Court grand jury has indicted an Athens for murder in connection with him fatally shooting someone who intervene in an argument he was having with his mother. Cedric Robbie Jones, 26, was charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony for the Feb. 12 shooting death of 48-year-old Willie Antonio Jewell, according to the indictment that was filed Tuesday in Clarke County Superior Court. The incident was discovered by officers who responded to 1249 Athens Road on a report of a domestic dispute ..read more

ATLANTA - State Representative Lauren Daniel (R-Locust Grove) stood alongside Gov. Brian Kemp today as he signed House Bill 409, also known as Addy’s Law.  This law is named after Adalynn Pierce, an eight-year-old girl from Henry County who tragically lost her life while crossing the road to catch her school bus. Adalynn's family, who attended the signing, thanked Rep. Daniel for her tireless efforts in getting this law passed. "Today is an important day for Georgia as we work to keep our young students safe and honor the memory of a special little girl," said Rep. Daniel. "Addy’s Law is ..read more

Local filmmakers, who previously made waves with the release of their horror film “Lanier,” are now diving into the depths of Lake Lanier’s mysterious past with an upcoming documentary. Slated for release this summer, the documentary titled “Surviving Lake Lanier Vol. I” aims to explore the chilling history of the lake and the unfortunate incidents that have led to its haunted reputation. Through a series of interviews with residents from Forsyth and neighboring counties, the film will delve into personal accounts of near-death experiences and other eerie happenings in the murky waters of Lak ..read more

Nearly 80 years after the final shots were fired, the shadow of World War II continues to loom large over the modern world. The scale and impact of the conflict were so profound that the story of this chapter in history has been retold in countless books, films, TV shows, video games, and more. It’s not difficult to understand why: From 1939 to 1945, the Second World War plunged nearly every part of the globe into a violent clash that altered the course of history, impacting virtually every aspect of human civilization, from politics to art to science. Here are nine facts about World War II t ..read more

Why do rape victims often freeze rather than scream or fight back? This is an often misunderstood aspect of rape. Researchers have found from interviewing women, that they often froze while being assaulted. “I froze,” said a woman who was assaulted during a military training exercise. “I just froze,” said Lady Gaga, about being assaulted when she was 19. Some police officers treat reports of freezing as a basis to doubt an assault allegation. Those attitudes are one reason that a small portion of reported rapes lead to criminal charges. And yet, we elect legislators that pass laws restricting ..read more